Ranking Big Ten Uniforms

[hwk23]

http://www.cbssports.com/college-fo...he-big-tens-best-and-worst-football-uniforms/

Iowa is #2 according to this CBS writer. I've always thought we have the best helmets in the country but wasn't sure if any non-homers agreed

 

[homes]

Of course the Hawkeyes uniforms look like the Steelers, because the Hawkeyes (with the Steelers' permission) essentially copied their uniform (save the number style and the logo on one side of the helmet). The story is that when Hayden came to Iowa, and wanted to change the image, they asked the Steelers if they could use their uniform, and the Steelers sent them Terry Bradshaw's jersey as a template. Except for a few years at the end of his career at Iowa when Hayden tinkered with the jersey (the Hawk feathers? the block "IOWA" across the front), they've had the same look since 1979.

I agree with most of the rankings, save for Northwestern, I wouldn't have them that high. I particularly agree with him about that ridiculous "W" on Wisconsin's helmet.

 

[tksirius]

Like or dislike it, but when you see that W, you instantly know it's Wisconsin.

 

[WinOneThisCentury]

One of my favorite Hayden Fry quotes, "We are going to look like the Pittsburgh Steelers right up to the opening kickoff." or something along those lines...1979 was a long time ago.

 

[guffus]

i have a hunchif you had 14 different fans provide their own rankings, you would 14 very diiferent rankings. this is all about opinion and personal preference.

personally, I have always hated Michigan and Penn State's helmets.

 

[hawkdrummer1]

These rankings are all over the place. That being said, I've never understood the fawning over the Michigan helmet. And Penn St at #1? Why not just say you don't want any logos or patterns...practice unis are enough...and shorten the article.

 

[docholihawk]

Iowa's logo is nation wide. I think it's been ranked around 15th overall. Should be higher but for some reason idiots prefer Penn State, Michigan, Alabama and Nebraska. Dull probably explains the uniforms and the personality of the person ranking them. Penn State looks a lot like my 7th grade uniform.

 

[docholihawk]

At least we're talking about the Hawkeye logo being pretty highly ranked. Over at cyfan they're complaning about their logo ranked to low while running three threads about wanting uniform changes.

 

[hawkdrummer1]

At least we're talking about the Hawkeye logo being pretty highly ranked. Over at cyfan they're complaning about their logo ranked to low while running three threads about wanting uniform changes.

Which logo...they've had something like 4 in the last 20 years. I doubt you could find a D-1 team that's made more logo changes...a clear sign that they have no brand, they have no identity, and they have no gravitas.

 

[MelroseHawkins]

Iowa has a brand and the Hawk logo is was a terrific idea and identified nationally. The colors are terrific as well. A few years ago there was a blog and discussion about what should be done to each BIG teams uniforms. The author (I think Michigan site and fan) of the blog had recommendations for changes for Michigan and all others including Ohio St. When he got to Iowa, he said he wouldn't change a thing. He said Iowa is absolutely perfect with TigerHawk as a logo and brand along with the uniforms. He said Iowa did it right. The only team he that he recommended leaving alone.